Fri Apr 04 14:35:45 UTC 2025: ## Hyderabad Police Launch Crackdown on Underage Driving
**Hyderabad, April 4, 2025** – The Hyderabad Traffic Police announced a strict enforcement drive against underage driving, beginning April 5th. This initiative aims to reduce the number of fatal road accidents caused by minors behind the wheel.
According to police, the crackdown will hold both the underage driver and the registered vehicle owner – typically a parent or guardian – accountable under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Penalties for juvenile driving include fines, potential imprisonment, a year-long vehicle registration cancellation, and a driving license ban until the age of 25.
The police urged parents and guardians to prevent their children from driving before the legal age. The enforcement drive will involve strict legal action against all offenders to improve road safety. Citizens are asked to cooperate with authorities and follow traffic regulations.
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